Bulbophyllum cheiri
Also known as: Phyllorchis cheiri (Lindl.) Kuntze +2 more
- Phyllorchis cheiri (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Phyllorkis cheiri (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Sarcopodium cheiri (Lindl.) Lindl. & Paxton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Bulbophyllum cheiri is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Malaya, Philippines, Sulawesi
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Guinea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms